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September 18, 2026 at 03:59 PM
Tyrannosaurus Rex Was a Warm-Blooded Dinosaur, With a Body Temperature Similar to That of Humans, Study Suggests
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study based on tooth analysis suggests the Tyrannosaurus Rex was warm-blooded, maintaining a body temperature similar to humans, allowing it to inhabit a wide range across North America.
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